Sunday, March 21, 2010

Three Great Reasons To Install Retractable Garage Screens

March 14, 2010 by Sean S. Toethe  
Filed under Landscaping

With spring slowly but surely approaching, this is the time to start thinking about those spring projects you would like to complete round the home. Now could be the perfect time to begin planning for a variety of reasons. First, because summer is still 1 or 2 months off, early planning allows you to figure out just what you want to do, and where to get the best supplies at the least expensive prices. And 2nd, tax season is just around the corner, that means tax return money that may be used for getting those supplies purchased early. So as you’re thinking about what spring projects you may like to do, consider garage door screens from Stoett.com, as well as the top 3 reasons why these should be at the very top of your spring project list.

Types Of Vine Supports

December 5, 2009 by Thomas Fryd  
Filed under Landscaping

Treillage – A highly stylized, ornamental-on-its-own design usually made of one-inch round wood or metal pipe, attached in a formal design against a wall. (This is also a specific term for the wires to which tree branches are tied, in espalier.) When small-leaved vines, like ivy, are meticulously trained and pruned in geometric diamonds, squares, fans, or other patterns, this is treillage.

Plan Your New Patio This Winter

November 11, 2009 by Chuck Westerly  
Filed under Landscaping

Once it becomes cold outside, most people stop using their patios. This is a great time to renovate the patio, since it is not being used as often you will be able to make any changes you like with little inconvenience to the area.

Landscaping Rules – General Use For Landscape Plants

November 8, 2009 by Kent Higgins  
Filed under Landscaping

When developing the public area, we need only keep in mind three fundamental landscape principles that concern this particular part of a property. They are: (1) soften the architectural lines of the building by placing plants where the strong vertical lines meet the ground; (2) frame the building with trees; and (3) maintain an open lawn area.

The Landscape Calling The Seed Crackers

October 29, 2009 by Kent Higgins  
Filed under Landscaping

In the garden where the trumpet-creeper flaunts its showy, deep-cupped flowers, the dazzling ruby-throated hummingbird is almost sure to come, for red is his favorite color and the trumpet-creeper his favorite flower. And in the garden where the sunflower raises its plebeian head above the exclusive dahlias and roses, the American goldfinch most likely will flash his eye-catching black and yellow plumage and sing his canary-like song.

Landscape Design – Paper And Pencil Ovals

October 18, 2009 by Keith Markensen  
Filed under Landscaping

Any study of landscaping design in America will show many typical properties, some of the most usual types, and various solutions of the problem of arranging the public, private, and service areas in relation to the house will be discovered.

How To Buy Outdoor Carpets Over The Internet With Ease

October 13, 2009 by Zak Stanislawski  
Filed under Landscaping

Purchasing outdoor carpets online should not worry you. Although it is not like going to local stores to take your pick, you can get fantastic deals and often get cheaper end prices by purchasing online. Here are some of the things you need to bear in mind when shopping online for outdoor carpets.

Keys For Landscape Color – Potted Bulbs

October 8, 2009 by Thomas Fryd  
Filed under Landscaping

One friend of mine has a passion for growing potted bulbs. She loves the ability to have “moving color” wherever she wants it. Here’s some tips from her on how she pots and grows her flowering bulbs.

Functions Of Shrubs

September 28, 2009 by Kent Higgins  
Filed under Landscaping

Shrubs are used in four broad ways: for boundaries. for partitions and backgrounds, for specimens and for foundation plantings. We have discussed these uses of shrubs and the characteristics demanded by each use. Even at the risk of repetition, further discussion with the particular plans in mind may be helpful.

Skills to Help You Rehab a Home

September 25, 2009 by Erin Cureton  
Filed under Landscaping

Drywall/ Plaster Repair In the city where I do most of my rehabilitation work, all the houses are 90 to 100 years old. Cracks and holes in the plaster are common. Often, holes in ceiling plaster are the result of water infiltrating either from the roof, or from a split plumbing line. Holes in walls are often the result of vandalism, but could be the sign of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed I normally patch the area with inch drywall. Perform this task by placing a piece of inch drywall over the hole (lathe must be present behind the drywall). Secure the drywall to the hole with at least 2 drywall screws. Insert your rotozip near the edge of your hole and cut the drywall by pressing the rotozip blade against the remaining plaster. Once your piece is cut, secure it with multiple drywall screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish.

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